Myanmar to Build Oil Refinery Using Russian Crude
Myanmar plans to build an oil refinery and power plant in the Dawei Special Economic Zone, using Russian crude oil, as part of a broader energy cooperation agreement with Russia.
Consensus
- Myanmar plans to build an oil refinery in the Dawei Special Economic Zone.
- The refinery will use Russian crude oil.
- A power plant is also planned for the same zone.
- Myanmar and Russia are cooperating in the production and distribution of electricity.
- The announcement was made by Myanmar's Minister of Electricity and Energy, U Ko Ko Luin, at the Eastern Economic Forum.
- The Eastern Economic Forum took place in Vladivostok from September 1 to 4.
Points of divergence
- The project is being implemented in accordance with agreements between the leadership of Russia and Myanmar. — vesti
- The project could bring significant economic benefits to both countries. — vesti
- Myanmar has entrusted Roscosmos with preparing the country's first national astronaut. — vesti
- The Eastern Economic Forum was themed 'Far East – Development for the People'. — vedomosti
- The forum saw agreements signed totaling 6 trillion rubles. — vedomosti
- Myanmar sent one of the largest delegations to the forum, alongside China, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, and India. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Myanmar intends to build a refinery for processing Russian oil — Вести
- Myanmar intends to build a refinery to process oil from Russia — Ведомости